Blue Elite: Characterized by their dark blue-segmented armor, the Blue Elite is
the weaker of their kin. They are less durable, less accurate, and less
aggressive. However, the Blue Elites are still no pushover. Even on Legendary,
Blue Elites rarely (if ever) use grenades, but stick with their guns. When
using the sniper rifle, only a headshot will insure a one shot kill.

Purple Elite: These Elites are like the Blue Elite 10x. They are far more
accurate, durable, aggressive then the lower ranking Elites. It's not possible
to get a one shot kill with the Sniper Rifle in Legendary.

Silver Elite: Silver Elites are fond of using is the Cloaking Device. Because
the enemies in Halo usually come in waves, you can expect a squad at every
turn. However, if you find yourself saying, "it's quiet? Too quiet" that
probably means that there are cloaked Elites around. They cannot be detected on
the motion sensor, or homed in on with the Needler. Like any other sci-fi
movie, the only way to spot them is to look for the "Ghost," or the blurring
effect in the shape of an Elite (much easier said then done). Also, when they
fire, or are fired upon, the cloaking device will fluctuate, making them easier
to see. They are also seen using the Cloaking device in tandem with the plasma
sword, which kind of defeats the purpose, as a floating plasma sword tends to
draw attention to it's self. Listening in helps, as Elites cannot help but let
out battle cries at every opportunity, even when cloaked. BUT there is a major
disadvantage to the cloaking device: they can't use energy shields, so the
Elites are more vulnerable to physical damage.

Black Elites: The Black Elite is a little hard to distinguish from the Blue
Elite, or at least in appearance. In battle, these warriors are even more
powerful then the Purple Elite. Their aim is just as good, but their shields
are stronger. The other factor is that Silver Elites are adept to using
grenades, and aim to strike you head on.

Gold Elites: The Elite of the Elite, the Gold variation is very easy to spot,
even from long distance. The Gold Elite is only slightly better then the Black,
but do not use grenades. However, Gold Elites can often times be seen with
Plasma Swords. Because it only takes one swipe to kill anything that moves,
Elites who handle the plasma sword will go on the offense, trying to get close
enough to use it. As the most durable Elite Variation, they aren't bad at doing
it too. It's important to use weaponry that can take them out quickly, like the
Needler, or a Sniper Rifle. Gold Elites are also the only variation that will
jump to reach you. Unfortunately, the Covenant does not want to see a plasma
sword in your possession, and the glowing blade will dissipate when the one who
wields it is killed. Three sniper shots will kill one Gold Elite.

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